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In partnership with national coalitions representing defenders in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has launched a new collection of best practices. This initiative is dedicated to the protection of human rights defenders and provides essential support for their mission during emergency situations. The impact of restrictive measures on civic space […]
The fragility of alliances in the Sahel: when words replace action Mali is reeling under pressure, yet its neighbors in the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger — seem paralyzed by inaction. Similarly, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), from which Bamako withdrew in early 2025, has […]
Senegal’s U17 team prepares for 2026 CAN Morocco with a balanced 23-player squad Head coach Lamine Sané has unveiled the final 23-man roster for Senegal’s U17 national team, selected to compete in the 2026 CAN U17 Morocco, running from May 13 to June 2. The announcement reflects a strategy balancing experience and talent, ensuring the […]
as far challenges jean-jacques ndala’s appointment for caf champions league final The Moroccan football club, AS FAR, has voiced strong disapproval regarding the selection of referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns. With the first leg of the CAF Champions League final scheduled for May […]
Omar Daf emerges as unexpected candidate for Mali football coach The Malian Football Federation is actively seeking a new coach as the nation aims for a fresh start in international football. Among the candidates, Omar Daf—a former Senegalese international—has emerged as an unexpected contender for the role of head coach of the Super Eagles of […]
AS FAR challenges the selection of Jean-Jacques Ndala The CAF has sparked significant debate by choosing Congolese official Jean-Jacques Ndala to oversee the first leg of the African Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. By appointing the same referee who handled the high-tension CAN 2025 final, the Confederation of African Football has […]
CAF Champions League Final: Congolese Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala Appointed for First Leg The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has named Jean-Jacques Ndala, a referee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to officiate the first leg of the CAF Champions League final between Mamelodi Sundowns and AS FAR. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for […]
The former President of the Constitutional Court, Théodore Holo, recently shared his insights on the upcoming presidential transition in a conversation with Bip Radio. His remarks, made in early May 2026, focused on the election of Romuald Wadagni as the new Head of State of Benin. a hopeful start for Benin’s leadership For the constitutional […]
The Ivorian government has initiated a significant policy shift. With the dual objectives of bolstering the national carrier, Air Côte d’Ivoire, and enhancing the accessibility of air travel, a substantial 25% reduction in passenger levies has been formally implemented. This decision transmits a strong message to the aviation sector. By choosing to decrease airport taxes […]
UN panel highlights severe human rights violations targeting the Fulani in Burkina Faso The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised alarm over widespread human rights abuses suffered by the Fulani community in Burkina Faso. According to independent investigators, extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detentions, abductions, and enforced disappearances have surged during […]
The aftermath of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final continues to cast a shadow over Senegal and Morocco, with supporters still facing imprisonment in Rabat. Months after the controversial match—initially won by Senegal in extra time (1-0), then overturned to a 3-0 forfeiture by the CAF Appeals Board—most detained fans remain in custody. […]
Opinion Mali’s security challenges: vital lessons for Ghana and West Africa The recent coordinated jihadist attacks in Mali are not an isolated Sahelian crisis. What these events reveal about reliance on external security carries direct and urgent implications for Ghana and the broader West African region. The coordinated insurgent attacks that swept across Mali on […]